He talked about FederalState cooperation being improved with State and local law enforcement. All of this will take some time. but we need to do whatever we can in the Senate to ensure that the Presidents commitment to secure the border succeeds. That is why I joined with Senator GREGG and others last week to add $1.9 billion to the Border Patrol during our debate on the emergency supplemental bill. That money will help replace outdated vehicles that are breaking down and purchase new boats and other equipment. That is why I am cosponsoring the amendment of Senator ISAKSON today. Senator ISAKSONS amendment says clearly: Border security must come first. Under this amendment. we can still pass. I believeand I will ask the Senator this question when my time has expiredwe can still pass a comprehensive immigration bill. but we cant adjust the legal status of those illegally here until the border is secure. We have no business passing a comprehensive immigration bill without making sure first that the border will be secure. Upholding the rule of law on our border is as important as defending our freedom in Iraq. A nation that loses control of its own borders is a nation that will not likely exist for long.
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